Arch bridge Definition, Mechanics, Examples, History, & Facts
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Arch bridge, bridge in which the main supporting elements are arches. Arch bridges can be made of stone, concrete, iron, or steel and typically require less material than a beam bridge of the same span. An arch bridge carries loads primarily by compression, which exerts on the foundation both
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bridge summary
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Tied-arch bridge - Wikipedia
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Arch bridge - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arch Bridges - an overview
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Tied-arch bridges
Arch bridge - Wikipedia
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Arch Bridges - Facts and Types of Arch Bridges
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Solution Arch Bridge
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Sydney Harbour Bridge - Wikipedia
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Solution Arch Bridge
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The Arch Bridge